Bone infections - Bone Infection - Bones and Joints Simplified

Bone infections

Bone infections, also known as osteomyelitis, can be a painful problem. It is important to have proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment - to keep the condition from worsening and becoming chronic and to keep the infection from spreading.

Osteomyelitis: inflammation of the bone marrow and surrounding bone

When a bone gets infected, the bone marrow (the soft part inside the bone) swells and presses against the bone's blood vessels. The bone cells can't get enough blood and parts of the bone may die. more >>

Medication memory

Sometimes it's difficult to fit medications into your busy schedule, especially if you're taking more than one prescription at once. It helps to create a specific plan for organizing and remembering to take the medication(s). more >>

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Visit our Bones and Joints Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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